The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  1. Hank666
    Jul 2, 2020
    1
    I would give 0 just because ND made the deceiving trailers that tried to mislead ppl about the plot...... But the graphics and combat system deserve some points. Basically they treat the player who played tlou1 as if we all forget about how characters behave in tlou1 and some plots do not supported by good logic. That's why ND had to explain to public about some plots bc they have a lot ofI would give 0 just because ND made the deceiving trailers that tried to mislead ppl about the plot...... But the graphics and combat system deserve some points. Basically they treat the player who played tlou1 as if we all forget about how characters behave in tlou1 and some plots do not supported by good logic. That's why ND had to explain to public about some plots bc they have a lot of flaws at the first place dude. Also an **** move to lie about playable characters prior to the game release, now let's see how many sets you will be selling after the initial hype, and good luck to the toxic working environment btw. You got a bigger internal issue to deal with I guess :)… Expand
  2. garance1242
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is heartbreaking but the way naughty dog was able to make us feel the actual emotions of the différents characters we play is genuinely incredible.… Expand
  3. Kingsegg
    Jul 2, 2020
    2
    It's just a pretty game with a terrible and boring story and unlikable characters.
  4. 78klot
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Лучшее, во что-либо я играл. Это действительно новый уровень игр, взрослых игр. Радует, что простенькте шутеры и бродилки заменяются подобными проектами. Играя, ты о многом задумываешься и переосмысляешь некоторые вещи. Ты переживаешь, смеёшься и даже плачешь. Замечательная и тяжёлая работа, которая не заслуживает такой ненавистиЛучшее, во что-либо я играл. Это действительно новый уровень игр, взрослых игр. Радует, что простенькте шутеры и бродилки заменяются подобными проектами. Играя, ты о многом задумываешься и переосмысляешь некоторые вещи. Ты переживаешь, смеёшься и даже плачешь. Замечательная и тяжёлая работа, которая не заслуживает такой ненависти
  5. Swatson
    Jul 2, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first several hours are absolutely stunning. Insane graphics, well developed gameplay and your two beloved characters back together. But after Joel gets killed the game takes a turn not only for the worse, but for the worst. The new characters are stale and you don't feel any bonding with them whatsoever. You simply do not care about them. Dina, your new gf? I hoped for her to just die until the end. There was nothing likeable about her except for her willingness to support Ellie on her revenge trip. Jesse? Nice guy but gets shot in the stupidest way ever. Owen - the guy you begin to like and understand when being forced to play half the game with exactly that character that had just murdered Joel in cold blood in the most brutal way? Gets killed before switching to Abby, playing her worth the knowledge that this dude will eventually get stabbed. Lev, the former scars girl/guy who ends up with Abby? No connection until the end. The storytelling is thin and had no density considering the enormous length of the game. Additionally, I never knew when the end would finally come. You prepare yourself to finish the game just to have another 5h filler element, tackling a problem that never feels to be of interest or in the characters interest. The ultimate ending is non logical and leaves you shaking your head and asking yourself: why the eff did I just struggle myself through that game when story wise all that was happening was that Joel died and then you stumbled across a world (albeit beautifully looking) with faceless and blindly interchangeable characters. As mentioned in the beginning - the game starts strong but turns out to be a long and repetitive story that struggles to build up the atmosphere and bonding abilities from the first part, but gives you no greater goal to strife for, no character development (rather the opposite) and have you play your hated arch enemy for 50% of the game without giving you any feeling of understanding of getting close to liking that character. I wished for Ellie to simply kill Abby in the end, but even that wish didn't come true and leaves you completely up in the air. The feeling of utter disappointment reminds me of the ending of mass effect 3.… Expand
  6. Dazzlecrotch
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Quite possibly the best game I’ve ever played (possibly a little recency bias nudging it ahead of Nier Automata).

    I loved the first game and Naughty Dog has taken what was great about it and improved in almost every way. The gameplay is similar to part one, but has been tweaked to perfection; the additions to combat are small but open up many new ways to approach encounters. The game    Quite possibly the best game I’ve ever played (possibly a little recency bias nudging it ahead of Nier Automata).

    I loved the first game and Naughty Dog has taken what was great about it and improved in almost every way. The gameplay is similar to part one, but has been tweaked to perfection; the additions to combat are small but open up many new ways to approach encounters.

    The game looks/sounds gorgeous, which is to be expected, it’s predecessor looked amazing for a PS3 game as well. The voice/mo-cap performances from the entire cast are phenomenal. The soundtrack/general sound design are incredible, there’s a weight felt with every shot fired/hit connected, and the non-human enemies sound straight up terrifying. The score (primarily) by Gustavo Santaolalla is one of the best around (again, Nier Automata) and every note fits the scene perfectly.

    Last thing I’ll mention is the story. It certainly wasn’t what I thought I wanted when the game was announced years ago, but I loved every moment, even those that made me feel hate or sadness. It follows on from the story of part one masterfully and adds real weight and consequence to the previous story, particularly its ending which was highly controversial back in 2013 (though the consensus now seems positive).

    In short, it’s a game people should play. As is Nier Automata. One of them is the best game I’ve ever played, I’m just not quite sure which one right now.    … Expand
  7. skylyn
    Jul 2, 2020
    2
    Well after the best character is killed, the game died for me. not my game, glad I did not buy, got to borrow from a friend
  8. Woood89
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Игра восхитительна. Если она вызывает такие эмоции и люди разделились на два лагеря, то это показывает то, что люди очень сильно сопереживали событиям игры.
  9. SnootchBootch
    Jul 2, 2020
    8
    Not a perfect game, marred by some genuinely awful pacing and a few decisions in the story that seem to have been made to drive the plot forward rather than in keeping with the characters (but the chain of events could easily have happened within the universe, just in a slightly more understandable way. However, the gameplay is truly incredible, the world is gorgeous and feels real, andNot a perfect game, marred by some genuinely awful pacing and a few decisions in the story that seem to have been made to drive the plot forward rather than in keeping with the characters (but the chain of events could easily have happened within the universe, just in a slightly more understandable way. However, the gameplay is truly incredible, the world is gorgeous and feels real, and whilst I don't agree with every decision Naughty Dog have made, this game does make you think and feel things on a philosophical and emotional level (even though yes, oftentimes it is beating you over the head with a very plain and obvious message that few would truly disagree with), and that is a wonderful thing for gaming to do. It's also very interesting to be forced to play as such an unlikeable character for so long that unless you're too stubborn to change, you can at the very least start to understand over the games run time. I've been debating whether this is a 7 or 8 out of 10 since I finished it, but honestly the unnecessary amount of hate has forced me to push my score up as it truly does not deserve the bombing it's received, and whilst I understand and actually agree with some of the criticisms, this is still an important game to have been made and I'm thoroughly glad I have experienced it despite its flaws.… Expand
  10. ben_dover05
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Everything about this game is great if not perfect. Despite the controversy going around people need to learn to be more mature...
  11. irtehwin
    Jul 2, 2020
    6
    "I've never seen a worse story more poorly written"
    -Spoony

    Graphics, gameplay and sound were too notch though

    Special mention to the enemy AI being the best thing since the original F.E.A.R.
  12. Waris751
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’m gonna be honest, no game has ever **** with my emotions to this extent. This game made me feel so many different things from the start to the end; Happiness in Jackson
    Sadness at Joel’s death
    Anger during Ellie’s quest for revenge
    Frustration when initially we switched to Abby
    Confusion as we played through Abby’s story
    Sheer horror in the hospital as Abby
    Incompletion when Ellie lost to Abby
    Completion at the farm with Dina, Ellie and JJ
    Shock at Abby’s capture
    And finally
    A total sense of peace at the ending.
    I can’t see how people are hating on the story, it is so beautifully written.
    The way they made me go from despising Abby to actually loving her as a character is INSANE, and I doubt any other game could ever do that for me.
    I couldn’t understand what I was feeling myself, until I progressed to day 2 and 3 for Abby
    And as it unravelled I was more and more amazed as to how attached I was getting to her
    Of course, I don’t think we need to talk about the sound design, graphics, animations, gameplay, and all the other content not directly related to the story, because that has never been done better on any PS4 title I’ve ever played. This game was purely phenomenal. And Naughty Dog has knocked it out of the park. Definitely will replay. Thank you, Neil Druckmann, and the whole team.
    Also, the voice acting, even in the first game, man it is done too well for a video game. Every single character feels so real, and of course, Ashley Johnson and Troy Baker are absolute LEGENDS. They really made this game stand out. I have so much love for this game and everyone involved in the process of its creation.    … Expand
  13. Squidassist
    Jul 2, 2020
    2
    The game looks beautiful, and there's no denying that there are talented actors and voice actors involved in its creation, but between the gameplay which almost mirrors the original with little in the way of innovation and a story that, for a game which is so narrative heavy and spends so much time on cut scenes and giving the player insight into the characters and their motivation, spendsThe game looks beautiful, and there's no denying that there are talented actors and voice actors involved in its creation, but between the gameplay which almost mirrors the original with little in the way of innovation and a story that, for a game which is so narrative heavy and spends so much time on cut scenes and giving the player insight into the characters and their motivation, spends most of its time leaping wildly back and forth, being inconsistent and, in its representation, utterly unbelievable, it's hard to imagine anyone being satisfied by the purchase.… Expand
  14. Yaroslav_k
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    The best game of the world. The best. Thanks Naughty dogs for this great experience.
  15. oldsolidsnake
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    this game is incredible
    the attention to detail is unapparelled, facts
    the best graphics on ps4 hands down, facts
    metal gear solid and splinter cell gameplay but better
    the story is the most brilliant story i have seen anywhere.
  16. ifgram
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    It’s not perfect, and it’s not quite as solid throughout as the first game. But it tells a unique story in a very interesting way. It wasn’t the game we wanted or expected, but I love it for that. Naughty Dog and Neil Druckmann took some bold swings, and they paid off for me.
  17. kakaphoni
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Phenomenal game with an AMAZING story. Definitely play the game before making up your mind based on 2 hours worth of spoilers in a 24 to 30+ hour long game.
  18. adiben
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    One of the best, perhaps the best, gaming experience of my life. A masterpiece.
  19. jgoldman33
    Jul 2, 2020
    6
    I wanted to give this game a 7 but i couldn't. The more I think about it the angrier I feel. I've never played a game that made me feel 20 straight consecutive hours of anger, disgust, and despair and I can't believe some people think that's a good thing because "it made you feel something". If I wanted to constantly feel horrible I'd get back together with my ex again.

    The gameplay is    I wanted to give this game a 7 but i couldn't. The more I think about it the angrier I feel. I've never played a game that made me feel 20 straight consecutive hours of anger, disgust, and despair and I can't believe some people think that's a good thing because "it made you feel something". If I wanted to constantly feel horrible I'd get back together with my ex again.

    The gameplay is mediocre, almost a carbon copy of the first game, but with a few new guns. The game is twice as long though so it gets old quick. The graphics are some of the best on the PS4 and the Voice Acting is top notch, too bad the story is absolute crap. Your best game was driven by 2 characters people loved and you ruined them both Naughty Dog, on top of forcing players to do things they absolutely do not want to do for a significant portion of the game. TLOU2 might as well be renamed The Last game from Us 2    … Expand
  20. TLOG
    Jun 21, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have been waiting this game for **** 7 years and then they kill the protagonist of the game.
    Tlou was one of my favorite games and with part 2 i feel that they shouldn't have to make a second game.
    Naughty dog please do something.    … Expand
  21. IAmClementine
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Awful, awful writing in this game, how did this even get to print. Neil Druckmann should’ve put his agenda aside and wrote a game This fanbase deserved after waiting 7 years.
  22. Demando97
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest games I have played in a while. It was like a drama. I let you suffer but in a positive way. 10/10 Thank you Naught dog!
  23. Enech
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Es una obra maestra. Excelentes gráficos y sonido. Una historia conmovedora. El mejor juego de esta generación sin lugar a dudas.
  24. NoStepOn_Snek_
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    Save your 60$ and your mental health. Story and gameplay - trashfire on sunflower seeds husk factory. Animations also bad as f lol.
  25. Mrniceguy9699
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Awesome game. Well done. Don't listen to the haters. Just play it and find out your own.
  26. Josesalguerobl
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Creo que es la secuela perfecta, combinar las dos historias tanto de ellie como de abby te hace ver que las dos tienes pasados difíciles.En tema de jugabilidad, es una pasada, usa mecanicas antiguas pero tanto el movimiento como el sonido de las armas y los enemigos son increíbles. Graficamente para ser un juego de consola esta muy bien echo.Creo que este juego ha sido criticado por la forma en la que matan a joel, pero dejame decirte que si joel no hubiera muerto la trama de la historia seria una basura, que esperabais,una copia del primero?? Me parece una maravilla, felicitaciones a naughty dog por este juegazo… Expand
  27. Garfield_cum_
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    It’s at a 5.0 now, keep giving more and more positive reviews to scare gamers
  28. huargo21
    Jul 2, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am pleased with the story of The Last of Us Part II. it's a story that takes you on a roller coaster of emotions and you understand that the main characters (Ellie and Abby) are not good, They are simply the result of a bad decision that could be selfish for anyone who does not have the happiness of being a father. Both have lost a loved one And they launch on a journey of revenge that leaves so much collateral damage.

    In general, you have to think about the whole journey and how an action sets in motion results that will affect you in the future, it happened to Joel, it happened to Ellie and also to Abbie.    … Expand
  29. rikoj
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    As an asian, I felt the racial discrimination to asian. Not only black lives and white lives matter, asians lives matter too!
  30. KYHENDER88
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    The longer I think about this game, the more I like it. Every part of the game was gripping, and the level of detail that Naughty Dog provides is stunning. Oh, and I love the story.
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  1. Positive: 113 out of 121
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 121
  3. Negative: 0 out of 121
  1. GameMAG
    Sep 13, 2020
    90
    The Last of Us Part II is the high point of the PlayStation 4. The plot is controversial, but the game is the incredibly addictive adventure of Ellie, from which it is impossible to pull away from the opening and to the very end.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 5, 2020
    93
    Not everyone is going to enjoy the motives of The Last of Us Part II. But if you try and manage to accept the subliminal and not so subtle messages as a fact that the world has gone awry and that people have the need to have somewhere or someone to belong to as their own way out, then... You will witness the boundaries of gaming expand. You will witness a true masterpiece.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    75
    If you loved the original for its great characters and well-paced story – stay away from this game. However, if you’re aching to sink into the depths of depression, or just want to cut some throats and burn some zombies – Part II will deliver. [Issue#247, p.72]
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